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Mugdock

village · Stirling

GaelicAI-generated

Mugdock is derived from the Gaelic 'mugh' meaning 'to wither' or 'to destroy', and 'còc' meaning 'a hollow' or 'a bend'. It may refer to a place affected by blight or a hollow in the landscape.

Word origins

Mug
Gaelicto wither, to destroy(from mugh "to wither, to destroy")
dock
Gaelichollow, bend(from còc "hollow, bend")

Historical forms

Mugdock · Mugdock · Mugdock